What better way to ring in the new year that with a gorgeous red lip? The beauty of rocking a red lipstick is that you can go minimal with the rest of your makeup and let your lips do the talking. Taking a look at our favorite CeleBeauties is one of the best ways to […]

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The first metal lipstick tube was invented in 1915 by Maurice Levy and by 1923, the modern swivel lipstick tube was patented. Shortly thereafter, beauty companies like Chanel, Guerlain, Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubenstein, and Max Factor started to create lipsticks. In the 1940s companies like Maybelline, Revlon, and CoverGirl targeted their core audiences –girls aged 16 and up– […]

Who comes to mind when you think of two generations of actresses hat know how to steal the red carpet with just their natural beauty, flawless skin, stunning smile, and love for the “statement” dress? We think of two of our favorite black beauties and actresses, Cicely Tyson and Lupita Nyong’o. Both Cicely and Lupita are […]

Black History month is once again upon us, and we are extremely honored to partner with Milani Cosmetics to bring you compelling Black Beauty content for the month. We are honoring Black Beauty icons–then and now. Women like Billie Holiday, Josephine Baker, and Lena Horn. And of course we have current iconic Black Beauties that […]

Very few women are still wowing on the red carpet at age 57 like Iman. Wearing a red Valentino gown with a featherweight train, Iman managed to create the perfect photo-op for the paparazzi at the 4th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala at The Plaza Hotel on June 13, 2013 in New York City. The former model turned mogul, […]

One of the hottest party tickets for Mercedes Benz Spring 2013 Fashion Week was the launch party for Destination IMAN, WHAT: Destination IMAN Website Launch Party Destination IMAN, a website dedicated to Iman’s travels and how they relate to the worlds of fashion, beauty and lifestyle will launch this Fall. Destination IMAN leads visitors first-hand […]

Kicking off this spring, IMAN Cosmetics, the leading global beauty brand for multicultural women with Skin of Color, will embark on an exciting new partnership with TV Notas Magazine! IMAN Cosmetics will be the contributing Guest Beauty Expert for TV Notas USA for Spring & Summer 2012, offering exciting beauty tips for today’s style […]

Let CFDA Style Icon Iman amp up your look this Valentine’s Day! Turn heads with bold color and a kissable pout from IMAN Cosmetics. Model mogul and global beauty, Iman, lists her top tips for a fabulous flirt-perfect look this February. What better day than the holiday of love to rock a sultry red lip? Wow […]

Iman Cosmetics, the leader in cosmetics for women of color adds the new Luxury Translucent Powder to their best-selling foundation category, just in time for the gift-giving season. Along with a luxurious silky texture, this multi-tasking powder blots shine, absorbs oil and finishes makeup with a sheer, semi-matte veil of color that matches skin tone […]

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I remember when Vogue Italia published the all Black issue three years ago. I bought two—one to read, and one to leave in the plastic as a collector's item. I was sooo excited, and I still am. But it seems that the fashion rags take one step forward and two back. Like this issue did. […]

You can't go wrong with a red lip. You can't go wrong with classic makeup. You can't go wrong with a classicly worn pony tail, faux or real. You can't go wrong with simple gold or silver hoops. You can't go wrong adopting a less is more approach to beauty. And you can't go wrong […]

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Iman previewed summer’s hottest look on the red carpet of this year’s 2011 Met Gala. This season is all about 24 Carat Bold with shimmering skin, shiny gold-toned lips and a new spin on the smoky eye that’s softened with a hint of bling! Also, the must-have favorite for a flawless glowing complexion… Luxury Radiance […]

Recently, acclaimed actress Elizabeth Taylor died. Her beauty, particularly her violet eyes, was her on par with her acting ability. A friend/colleague of mine had the opportunity to do Ms. Taylor’s makeup in her later years and attested to her breath-taking good looks despite years of bad habits. (Actually she watched Ms. Taylor do her […]